2016-2020 Honda Jazz 4 Door Handling the Unexpected -> Overheating User Manual
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Overheating  
How to Handle Overheating  
Overheating symptoms are as follows:  
1How to Handle Overheating  
The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.  
The message appears on the multi-information display.  
Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.  
3WARNING  
Steam and spray from an overheated  
engine can seriously scald you.  
First thing to do  
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.  
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.  
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the bonnet.  
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.  
Then open the bonnet.  
Do not open the bonnet if steam is coming  
out.  
NOTICE  
Continuing to drive with the high temperature  
indicator on may damage the engine.  
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uuOverheatinguHow to Handle Overheating  
Next thing to do  
1How to Handle Overheating  
1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and  
stop the engine once the high temperature  
indicator goes off.  
3
WARNING  
Removing the radiator cap while the  
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray  
out, seriously scalding you.  
u If the cooling fan is not operating,  
MAX  
immediately stop the engine.  
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect  
the coolant level and check the cooling  
system components for leaks.  
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is  
low, add coolant until it reaches the  
MAX mark.  
MIN  
Always let the engine and radiator cool  
down before removing the radiator cap.  
Reserve Tank  
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.  
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.  
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze  
as soon as possible.  
u If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,  
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the  
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open  
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to  
the base of the filler neck, and put the  
cap back on.  
Last thing to do  
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the high temperature  
indicator.  
If the high temperature indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer  
for repairs.  
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